CCSD SCI 4 Unit 5 Interim - Weather

What is the difference between rainy weather and a rainy climate?

• A rainy climate describes a shorter time than rainy weather.
• A rainy climate describes longer time than rainy weather.
• A rainy climate describes a bigger area than rainy weather.
• A rainy climate describes a smaller area than rainy weather.

Which statement about Georgia refers to its climate?

• A snow storm occurs on one of Georgia's tallest mountain peaks.
• The mountains were shaded by clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.
• The coolest months are January and February.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which graphic BEST represents climate data for an area?

• Weekly Rainfall table (Weeks 1-4)
• Yearly Precipitation bar graph (1999-2006)
• Weekly Forecast chart (Sun-Sat)
• Snowfall Amounts bar graph (Sun-Sat)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The table below includes information about conditions in a city.

• Column X
  • 6 cm of rain this morning
  • 20°C at noon
  • Low humidity tonight
• Column Y
  • annual snow fall is 1.2 meters
  • spring is cool and wet
  • summer is warm and dry

Which statement BEST describes the information in the table?

• Column X and Column Y both list statements about climate.
• Column X and Column Y both list statements about the weather.
• Column X lists statements about weather. Column Y lists statements about climate.
• Column X lists statements about climate. Column Y lists statements about weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Raja is going to New York City during fall break. She used the internet to research the weather and climate of New York City. Which statement best explains the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is precipitation and temperature, while climate is only temperature.
• Weather is the condition right now, while climate is the condition over time.
• Weather is rain, sun, and clouds, while climate is rain and temperature.
• Weather is thunder and lighting, while climate is temperature and rain.

Camile looks at the weather map and predicts that over the next few days, the temperature in St. Louis will drop. Ian looks at the same map and predicts that over the next few days, the temperature in St. Louis will stay the same. Based on the weather map provided, who is correct and why?

• Ian is correct, because the cold front moving over the city won't change the temperature at all.
• Ian is correct, because the warm front moving over the city won't change the temperature at all.
• Camile is correct, because the cold front moving over the city will cause the temperature to drop over the next few days.
• Camile is correct, because the warm front moving over the city will cause the temperature to drop over the next few days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does an anemometer measure?

• rainfall
• wind speed
• temperature
• wind direction

A student is observing the daytime sky and notices that the clouds form a gray, uniform layer that covers the entire sky. What type of clouds did the student most likely observe, and what weather conditions can be predicted?

• cirrus clouds, indicating clear skies
• cumulus clouds, suggesting fair weather
• cirrus clouds, predicting heavy rainfall
• stratus clouds, signaling an approaching storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How are wind vanes used in gathering weather data to help make forecasts about the weather?

• Wind vanes gather information on air pressure and can help identify approaching storms.
• Wind vanes take wind speed readings and can forecast the arrival of extreme weather events.
• Wind vanes take the air temperature and help determine the kind of precipitation that will fall.
• Wind vanes show wind direction and can help locate weather fronts and predict temperature changes.

Which question will give the BEST information about whether or not it will rain in the next hour?

• What time of day is it?
• What type of clouds are in the sky?
• What is the temperature of the air?
• What was the weather like yesterday?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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